Triage - Determine type and severity of problem

What is the first step in assessing an ill or injured person?

• Check for any obvious signs of injury

• Check if they are breathing

• Tap and shout 'are you okay?'

• Look for medical information jewelry

When should you begin CPR and use an AED?

• If the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally

• If the person is responsive and has obvious signs of injury

• If the person is breathing normally

• If the person has a serious medical condition

When should you move an ill or injured person?

• If the area is unsafe

• If the person is unresponsive and breathing normally

• If the person has a pelvic or spinal injury

• If the person is responsive and can speak

Before providing first aid, you need to assess the ill or injured person in order to find out what the problem is. Put the following in the correct order....

• • Check to see if they are responsive. Tap and shout “are you okay?” If they are unresponsive, check to see if they are breathing

• • If they are breathing and don’t need immediate first aid, check for any obvious signs of injury, such as bleeding, burns, broken bones or bite marks

• • Look for any medical information jewelry to see if they have any serious medical conditions

Who should you share private information about the person you are helping?

• EMS rescuers and your supervisor

• Friends and coworkers

• Anyone who asks for it

• No one, it should remain private

What should you do if you work in the healthcare industry and learn private information about the person you are helping?

• Share it with your friends and coworkers

• Share it with anyone who asks for it

• Share it with EMS rescuers and your supervisor

• Keep it confidential as required by HIPAA laws and policies

Which should you NOT do if the victim is responsive:

• • Ask them what the problem is.

• • If they only move and moan, but can’t form coherent words, shout for help. Call 9-1-1 or send someone else to do it, and get the first aid kit or AED.

• • Look for the obvious signs of injury.

• • Look for medical information jewelry to find out if they have any serious conditions.

• Tap them and shout "Are You Okay?"